09 May 1889
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Newspaper
Eldora Weekly Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1889
Page
1
An old ad states WANTED customers daily at 150 L Ridgeway selling staple and fancy groceries. Retired from restaurant business, they promise to keep a full line and sell as cheap as the cheapest for cash or farm produce. Farmers especially invited to come and buy.
An early dairy column defends general purpose cows under specific conditions while urging strict aim at either dairy or beef production. It argues dairy breeds yield milk with minimal feed, warns against mixing beef goals, and suggests strategic use near markets by fattening beef on Shorthorns or similar stock rather than weakening dairy cows.
A Washington letter notes the President and cabinet companions left Washington for New York for the centennial, plans to return Wednesday night, and private talks with ex Senator Mahone. It cites public interest, health hints about Harrison, and cabinet activity including Secretary Blaine and Secretary Noble. It mentions European travel by Chen and Spooner, legal appointments, pension decisions by Gen Bussey, and a controversial Dudley letter affecting White House ties and Republican reactions.
A compilation condemns imitation of Warner's Safe Cure through its unique production and materials while noting attempts to imitate old fashion remedies. It cites laboratory investment and quality controls. The piece also reports substantial declines in prison inmate numbers and saloon closures reflecting prohibition enforcement effects on crime and social life in the state.
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